[MARKET UPDATE] Volatility seen in JPY, with USD/JPY instantly dipping from 156.95 to 156.59 before recoiling back to 156.87

The swift movement in USD/JPY, dropping significantly before recovering, suggests heightened volatility in the Yen, likely driven by risk sentiment or market positioning.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 May 2026, 01:39 UTCOn the live feed at 01:19 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Australian ANZ-Indeed Job Ads MoM (Apr) M/M -0.8% (Prev. -3.1%)

01:20

Japanese PM Takaichi is to meet with Australian PM Albanese to discuss energy and rare earths

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[MARKET UPDATE] Volatility seen in JPY, with USD/JPY instantly dipping from 156.95 to 156.59 before recoiling back to 156.87

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[MARKET UPDATE] DXY edges to fresh session highs at 98.21 as USD/JPY rises above 157.00 once again (vs low 156.66) - with Japan on holiday between May 3rd-6th; other markets stable

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Such fluctuations can indicate uncertainty in the market, which may influence trading strategies and positions, particularly for traders looking at risk-on or risk-off assets.

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